L'Église Saint-Dominique de Roura

The church was built in the late 17th century by Jesuits. It was restored in the 19th century, at which point it was dedicated to Saint Dominique.

The church is built of wood and brick, a choice that reflects the surrounding Creole architecture. It stands on the banks of the Oyak river.

Yes. Weekly masses and free visits allow both worshippers and visitors to discover the history and spiritual life of the church, in the heart of a restored Creole village centre.

Dominic of Guzmán was a Castilian friar born around 1170 near Caleruega, Spain, who died on 6 August 1221 in Bologna, Italy. He was canonised in 1234, and his feast day is celebrated on 6 August.